Inspiration Green Animal Welfare Resources

Climate Change & Wildlife- Organizations:
www.nwf.org	National Wildlife Federation climate action center works to demand climate change legislation that includes a cap-and-trade system and dedicated funding to address the impacts of global warming on America's natural resources. See report Investing in America's Natural Resources.
www.worldwildlife.org	World Wildlife Fund- information on the impacts of a changing climate on wildlife and the environment.


Climate Change & Wildlife Reports:
www.ifaw.org	International Fund for Animal Welfare. "Global Warming: On Thin Ice" Report surveys what is currently known about the impacts of global warming on ice-dependent marine mammal species in the U.S., including four species of ice seals (bearded, ribbon, ringed and spotted seals), two stocks of polar bears, Pacific walruses, and western Arctic bowhead whales.'' PDF.
www.esajournals.org	"Assessing the Impacts of Climate Change on Arctic Marine Mammals" Ranks the vulnerability of 11 Arctic and subarctic marine mammals. Ecological Applications- Ecological Society of America.

Animal Agriculture- Organizations:
www.vegaresearch.org	VEGA (Vegetarian Economy and Green Agriculture) is a research, information and campaigning organisation focusing on farming, food, health and the land. VEGA is campaigning for kinder farming (i.e. without exploitation of animals or the environment) and improved human health, nutrition and welfare.

Animal Agriculture Reports:
www.fao.org	"Livestock’s Long Shadow" environmental issues and options. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2006. States livestock create more greenhouse gases than all of the world's transport combined.
www.hsus.org	Humane Society of US "Animal Agriculture & Climate Change" According to a 2006 report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the animal agriculture sector emits more greenhouse gases than cars and SUVs.
www.ciwf.org.uk	Compassion in World Farming "The Impact of Livestock Farming: Solution for Animals, People, and the Planet"
www.ehponline.org	Environmental Health Perspectives "Global Farm Animal Production and Global Warming: Impacting and Mitigating Climate Change"
brightergreen.org	BrighterGreen lists informational resources on many of the aspects of "factory farming," also known as industrial (or intensive) animal agriculture.''

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Animal Welfare Associations/Organizations:
www.ifaw.org	The International Fund for Animal Welfare works to improve animal welfare, prevent animal cruelty and abuse, protect wildlife and provide animal rescue around the world.
www.hsus.org	The Humane Society of the US works to reduce suffering and to create meaningful social change for animals by advocating for sensible public policies, investigating cruelty and working to enforce existing laws, educating the public about animal issues, joining with corporations on behalf of animal-friendly policies, and conducting hands-on programs that make ours a more humane world.''
www.wwf.org	World Wildlife Fund safeguards hundreds of species around the world by advocating soluions, working with the media and lobbying policymakers in dozens of countries around the world.
www.iucn.org	International Union for Conservation of Nature helps develop conservation science, manages field projects all over the world, and brings together players from different domains and sectors to develop and implement policy, laws and best practice. Wildlife Conservation.
www.awionline.org	Animal Welfare Institute is a non-profit charitable organization founded in 1951 to reduce the sum total of pain and fear inflicted on animals by humans. Today one of their greatest areas of emphasis is cruel animal factories, also programs with oceans and wild animals.
www.wspa-international.org	World Society for the Protection of Animals is the world’s largest network for animal welfare. It brings together 910 member societies in 153 countries and a whole community of individuals around the world who care about animal welfare. WSPA is working to build the greatest ever animal welfare petition to persuade governments to agree to international principles on the welfare of animals.
www.nrdc.org	Natural Resources Defense Council works to protect wildlife and wild places and to ensure a healthy environment for all life on earth.
www.wcs.org	Wildlife Conservation Society saves wildlife and wild lands through careful science, international conservation, education, and the management of the world’s largest system of urban wildlife parks.
www.theanimal rescuesite.com	Animal Rescue Site. Each click on the purple "Click Here to Give - it's FREE" button provides food and care for a rescued animal living in a shelter or sanctuary. Funding for food and care is paid by site sponsors.
www.aavs.org	American Anti-Vivisection Society (AAVS) is the first non-profit animal advocacy and educational organization in the U.S. dedicated to ending experimentation on animals in research, testing, and education.
www.traffic.org	Traffic, the wildlife trade monitoring network, works to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature.


Animal Welfare- Government Sites:
www.fs.fed.us	Nature Watch. USDA Forest Service. NatureWatch Viewing Site Inventory. The inventory allows you to search for places to view wildlife, fish, and wildflowers, activities and programs.

Wildlife Conservation:
www.nwf.org	National Wildlife Federation works with over 4 million members, partners, and supporters to actively educate, inspire, and promote achievable solutions to Protect and Restore Wildlife Habitat, Confront Global Warming and Connect with Nature.
www.worldwildlife.org	World Wildlife Fund is the largest multinational conservation organization in the world, WWF works in 100 countries and is supported by 1.2 million members in the United States and close to 5 million globally.
www.nrdc.org	Natural Resources Defense Council works to protect wildlife and wild places and to ensure a healthy environment for all life on earth. Wildlife Page.
www.wcs.org	Wildlife Conservation Society saves wildlife and wild lands through careful science, international conservation, education, and the management of the world’s largest system of urban (NYC) wildlife parks.
freedomtoroam.org	Freedom to Roam, a long-term initiative, is dedicated to establishing migration wildways for animals between protected areas. Patagonia’s partners in Freedom to Roam include other companies, conservation organizations and recreation groups.
ncseonline.org	National Council for Science and the Environment, Wildlife Habitat Policy Research Program, a four-year initiative funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation.
www.wildlifetrust.org	Wildlife Trust is an international organization of scientists dedicated to the conservation of biodiversity. Protecting nature, safeguarding ecosystems, and defending marine mammal species from extinction.


Wildlife (Individual/Specific Animal) Conservation Groups:

Birds, Bats, Butterflies: See the Causes of Anthropogenic Bird Deaths Chart at end of page...
www.audubon.org	Audubon Society. Society of Bird conservators and watchers.
www.batcon.org	Bat Conservation International, based in Austin, Texas, is devoted to conservation, education, and research initiatives involving bats and the ecosystems they serve.
www.birdlife.org	BirdLife International is a global Partnership of conservation organisations that strives to conserve birds, their habitats and global biodiversity, working with people towards sustainability in the use of natural resources. BirdLife Partners operate in over one hundred countries and territories worldwide.
www.saveourborealbirds.org	Save Our Boreal Birds is a joint effort supported by a variety of environmental groups who are concerned about the future of the Boreal Forest and its birds. Welcome to Sign their petition.
www.borealbirds.org	The Boreal Songbird Initiative is a non-profit organization dedicated to outreach and education about the importance of the Boreal Forest region to North America's birds.
www.birdsource.org	Bird Source. Participate in bird counts. Birding with a purpose. Sponsored by Audubon and Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
www.abcbirds.org	American Bird Conservancy is a not-for profit organization whose mission is to conserve native wild birds and their habitats throughout the Americas.
www.afabirds.org	American Federation of Aviculture, a nonprofit. Check here for bird conservation status, research findings and state and federal regulations pertaining to exotic birds.
www.nabci-us.org	North American Bird Conservation Initiative Committee is a forum of government agencies, private organizations, and bird initiatives helping partners across the continent foster coordination and collaboration among the bird conservation community on key issues of concern.
www.nbii.gov	National Biological Information Infrastructure of the U.S. Geological Survey. Bird conservation resources.
monarchwatch.org	Monarch Watch. Education, conservation and research. University of Kansas.

Cats:
www.savethetigerfund.org	Save the Tiger Fund. A partnership between the ExxonMobil Foundation and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.

Elephants:
www.save-the-elephants.org	Save the Elephants. Protect, educate and research- while involving the local people.

Primates:
www.janegoodall.org	Jane Goodall Institute The objectives of the Institute are to: Increase primate habitat conservation, Increase awareness of, support for and training in issues related to our relationship with each other, the environment and other animals (leading to behavior change), Expand non-invasive research programs on chimpanzees and other primates, Promote activities that ensure the well-being of chimpanzees, other primates and animal welfare activities in general. ***
redapes.org	Orangutan Outreach is an affiliate of BOS International and committed to protecting the orangutan and its rainforest habitat. Adopt an Orangutan ! See BOS Founder, Willie Smits TED Talk here ! ***
www.savethechimps.org	Save the Chimps provides a permanent sanctuary in Ft. Pierce, Florida for the lifelong care of chimpanzees rescued from research laboratories, entertainment and the pet trade.
www.centerforgreatapes.org	Center for Great Apes’ mission is to provide a permanent sanctuary for orangutans and chimpanzees who have been retired from the entertainment industry, from research, or who are no longer wanted as pets. Wauchula, Florida.
www.ippl.org	International Primate Protection League- a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the world's remaining primates, with Field Representatives in 31 countries.

Reptiles:
www.nbii.gov	National Biological Information Infrastructure of the U.S. Geological Survey. Reptile conservation resources.

Rhinos:
www.sosrhino.org	SOS Rhino is a non-profit, international foundation dedicated to preserving the five rhinoceros species in their natural habitats. Our conservation programs combine research, education, marketing and advocacy, all working collectively to achieve sustainable results.

Seals:
www.harpseals.org	Harp Seals.org. An all volunteer, non-profit organization with an objective to permanently end the annual Canadian Harp Seal slaughters. Not an easy site to look at.


Wildlife Videos:
www.ted.com	Willie Smits, biologist, has found a way to re-grow clearcut rainforest in Borneo, saving local orangutans -- and creating a blueprint for restoring fragile ecosystems. Feb 2009. ***
www.youtube.com	Battle at Kruger. Amazing video of a herd of buffalo chasing away a lion pack that attacked a baby buffalo. YouTube.

Databases: (also see government lists below)
www.eol.org	Encyclopedia of Life portal. "Encyclopedia of Life is an ecosystem of websites that makes all key information about all life on Earth accessible to anyone, anywhere in the world."
www.isis.org	International Species Information System delivers and supports the world’s most current, comprehensive and reliable source of information on animals and their environments for zoos, aquariums and related organizations to serve institutional, regional and global animal management and conservation goals.
www.enature.com	E-Nature. Wildlife information about almost 6,000 plant and wildlife species in US.
www.worldanimal.net	World Animal Net is the world's largest network of animal protection societies with consultative status at the UN. The world's largest database of animal protection societies, with over 16,000 listings and more than 10,000 links to Web Sites.
www.amphibiaweb.org	AmphibiaWeb is a database that provides access to information on amphibian declines, conservation, natural history, and taxonomy. Their goal is to establish a "home page" for every species of amphibian in the world.
www.frogweb.gov	Frogweb. National Biological Information Infrastructure of the U.S. Geological Survey- introductory information on amphibians, recent declines in amphibian populations, and the various causes of amphibian declines and malformations.
avibase.bsc-eoc.org	Avibase is a database of all birds of the world, containing over 3.5 million records about 10,000 species and 22,000 subspecies of birds, including distribution information, taxonomy, synonyms in several languages...
web1.audubon.org	Audubon and the America Bird Conservancy's Watch List of 176 species in the continental U.S. and 38 in Hawaii that are in need of immediate conservation help.
www.butterflies andmoths.org	Butterflies and Moths of North America, a searchable database of verified butterfly and moth records in the United States and Mexico. Maps, photographs, species accounts, etc.
www.crocodilian.com	Crocodilian Natural History & Conservation. Species list, biology database and resources.

Education:
www.learner.org	Journey North engages students in a global study of wildlife migration and seasonal change. K-12 students share their own field observations with classmates across North America.
www.fws.gov	US Fish and Wildlife Service: Kids Corner. Materials to assist with teaching and learning about endangered species.
www.fieldtripearth.org	Field Trip Earth is a global resource for teachers, students, and proponents of wildlife conservation.
whyfiles.org	The Why Files All-Star Endangered Critter Cards. Printable fact filed trading cards.


Endangered Species Page...

The Center for Orangutan Protection estimates just 20,000 wild Orangutans
remain on Borneo island, down from 31,300 in 2004. Based on that estimate, it
concludes Borneo's orangutans could be extinct by 2011.

The giant panda is seriously endangered. Only 1,600 wild giant pandas live in
nature reserves in China, and 217 are in captivity.

Causes of Anthropogenic Bird Deaths

Approximately one billion birds per year die as a result of anthropogenic causes in the U.S.
That is a lose of 5 percent of our bird population annually.

Mortality source:

Annual mortality estimate:

Percent:

Buildings

550 million*

58.2 percent

Power lines

130 million

13.7 percent

Cats

100 million

10.6 percent

Automobiles

80 million

8.5 percent

Pesticides

67 million

7.1 percent

Communications towers

4.5 million

0.5 percent

Wind turbines

28.5 thousand

<0.01 percent

Airplanes

25 thousand

<0.01 percent

Other sources (oil spills, oil seeps,
fishing by-catch, etc.)

unknown

USDA Forest Service- 2005.
http://studentaffairs.case.edu/farm/doc/birdmortality.pdf
*some studies estimate window hits to cause as many as one billion U.S. bird deaths annually.

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